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#7 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 1% in state

Weinberg Gifted Academy

Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Gilbert, AZ

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5245 S VAL VISTA DR, Gilbert, AZ 85298

  • Math 90% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2022)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency91% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+43.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Weinberg Gifted Academy score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 27 points since 2019, reaching 91% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
90%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Weinberg Gifted Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$146,688

Median home value

$598,300

Median rent

$2,525/mo

College educated

50.7%

Homeownership

91.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85298; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–60.6 mi813Compare →
Haley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–61.3 mi704Compare →
Ball Charter Schools (val Vista)Charter · enrollment unverified6.7K–81.4 mi400Compare →
Gilbert Christian Schools - Greenfield CampusPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–81.5 mi560Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#2 of 44
District spending per student
$11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Weinberg Gifted Academy is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Weinberg Gifted Academy

Weinberg Gifted Academy is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 748 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Weinberg Gifted Academy

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Weinberg Gifted Academy (WGA) is a school of choice within the CUSD district, serving students eligible for gifted services in the southeast Valley 1. The school was named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools recipient 1. It provides a self-contained learning environment that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach 1. The school's mascot is the Wildcats, and its core values include bravery, kindness, and adaptability 1. Students participate in various activities, including clubs and choir, as well as annual events like the STArt Faire and the Chandler Innovation Fair, where students have received awards 1. The school is located at 250 N. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.mychandlerschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Weinberg Gifted Academy

What grades does Weinberg Gifted Academy serve?

Weinberg Gifted Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Weinberg Gifted Academy?

Weinberg Gifted Academy has an enrollment of approximately 748 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Weinberg Gifted Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Weinberg Gifted Academy is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Weinberg Gifted Academy rank in AZ?

Weinberg Gifted Academy ranks #7 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Weinberg Gifted Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Weinberg Gifted Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Weinberg Gifted Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Weinberg Gifted Academy has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Weinberg Gifted Academy a charter school?

No, Weinberg Gifted Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Weinberg Gifted Academy a Title I school?

No, Weinberg Gifted Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
748
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
Area population (ZIP 85298)
43,536
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
39.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85298; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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